Every year, on the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month, the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, is celebrated. The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak dev is also known as Guru Parva and Prakash Utsav. Guru Parva is one of the sacred festivals of Sikhism. In such a situation, the President of the country Ramnath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have saluted Guru Nanak Dev.
On the occasion of Prakash Parv, President Ram Nath Kovind has congratulated all the countrymen. He wrote, 'On the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary, I extend my heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the countrymen and all Indians settled abroad, especially the brothers and sisters of the Sikh community. Come, on this auspicious occasion, let us all follow his teachings in our conduct. '
The President further wrote, 'Guru Nanak Dev showed the people the path of unity, harmony, fraternity, harmony, and service and gave an economic philosophy to realize a lifestyle based on diligence, honesty, and self-respect. His life and teachings are the inspiration for all mankind. '
The Prime Minister tweeted and wrote, 'I salute Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji on his light festival. May his thoughts inspire us to serve society and ensure a better world. '
Please tell that Guru Nanak Dev was born in Talwandi, Pakistan. This place is known as Nankana Sahib. This place has great importance for the people of the Sikh community. Guru Nanak Dev was the Holy Spirit, the true representative of God, the great man, and the founder of a great religion.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji died on 22 September 1539 in Kartarpur (Pakistan). Every year since the death of Guru Nanak Dev, a follower of Hindu and Sikhism is celebrated on the full moon day of Kartik month with Prakashotsava in his memory. Dev Diwali is celebrated every year on the day of Prakash Parv.